'Goosinator' to tackle county golf courses' fowl issue

5:15 PM,
Nov. 26, 2012

The "Goosinator" is a radio-controlled device that, its inventors say, can be humanely used to chase Canada geese. Westchester County is purchasing one to harass geese at its Sprain Lake Golf Course and possibly other properties.

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If Canada geese dream, then their nightmares may consist of creatures like the "Goosinator" - an orange, radio-controlled predator.

Now, the 40-inch-long plastic foam creature, complete with toothy maniacal grin, is slated to become part of Westchester County's arsenal as it battles a sometimes-burgeoning goose population at its parks and golf courses.

Westchester is not promising to never again round up and kill some of the birds, an approach it used this summer in Yonkers. A local animal activist is claiming the county agreed to such a cease fire - but officials say that's not the case. ...